Staff Accountant

Position Title:

Staff Accountant

Pay Rate:

$65,000-$86,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial rewards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

5012 W 79th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46268

Summary:

The Staff Accountant handles the accounting for SpaceKraft’s day-to-day business transactions and supports and reports to the Complex Controller with month-end close, financial reporting and planning. You’ll work on inventory management, account reconciliations, international transactions and cost accounting. You’ll work with transactions that span accounts receivable, accounts payable and capital expenditures. This role suits someone who likes accuracy, is curious about how the business works and wants to make processes better. You’ll get broad exposure across finance and operations and room to grow.

The Job You Will Perform:

Transactional Accounting

• Record and reconcile business transactions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, inventory management and capital expenditures.

• Account for international transactions with entities and partners in Europe, Asia and Australia, including foreign currency and intercompany activity.

• Keep the general ledger accurate and complete, with clear support and documentation.

Month-End Close and Reporting

• Help the Complex Controller with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed asset activity and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare variance analysis on actual results versus budget, forecast and prior periods, and explain the key drivers.

• Help prepare internal financial reports and management reporting packages.

Cost Accounting and Inventory

• Support standard costing, inventory valuation and cost-of-goods-sold analysis.

• Work with operations on physical inventory counts, timely receipts, accurate consumption and inventory reconciliations.

• Track and analyze manufacturing costs, scrap and other operating metrics.

Capital Expenditures and Fixed Assets

• Support the Complex Controller with capital projects, from approval through capitalization.

• Ensure proper accounting of capex. (accruals, general ledger, placement into service)

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support Complex Controller in completing the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.

• Gather, organize and validate data from business partners in different departments.

Controls and Process Improvement

• Support and help improve upon SpaceKraft’s internal control environment, follow accounting policies and GAAP.

• Find and carry out process improvements that make the work more efficient, accurate and timely, including automation and better use of systems.

• Support internal and external audit requests.

• Take on ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field (Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred).

• 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in manufacturing.

• Working knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles.

• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, SUMIFS and similar).

• Experience with ERP systems.

• Able to work in person in Indianapolis.

Preferred

• Working capital experience (receivables, payables, inventory management).

• Cost accounting or inventory accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Exposure to international or multi-currency accounting.

• Experience with month-end close and variance analysis.

• Process improvement mindset: You look for better ways to do the work and act on them.

• Team player: You work well with others and are willing to help where needed.

• Organized and detail-oriented: You manage deadlines and priorities well, especially during close.

• Cross-department partner: You build relationships with operations, sales, supply chain and leadership.

• Positive attitude: You bring energy and professionalism, and you’re eager to learn and grow.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.